From LA Times:
Although MZM had no experience with government contracts, the General Services Administration in May 2002 placed the company on a list of approved information technology service providers, a key step for the company to get business from federal agencies.
The first contract, worth $140,000, came from the White House — to provide office furniture and computers for Vice President Dick Cheney.
Two weeks later, on Aug. 30, 2002, Wade purchased a yacht, later christened "Duke-Stir," for $140,000, according to court documents. Cunningham used the yacht, docked at the Capital Yacht Club, as his home in Washington — and the scene of parties for lobbyists and others.
The money and gifts MZM gave Cunningham were a small price to pay for the ultimate prize. In September 2002, the General Services Administration signed a so-called blanket purchase agreement with MZM totaling $250 million over five years.
Under the agreement, specific computer services for the Pentagon would be contracted to MZM without competition.
2 comments:
Nice move by Cheney. Say the check is for furniture and or spraying and then send it for a boat as pay off to Duke. I wonder what other checks were diverted else where during the 6 year crime wave of the White House. I guess the Dickster didn't really need furniture after all. Or maybe he just wrote out another check.
Patriot Girl:
All good things will come for those who wait.
p.s. I agree with you on your comment on the caption of Fitz. Fitz wanted to a serious a** kicking on Gonzo. LOL! Hell, I'll do that for Fitz with pleasure.
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